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S206 WYA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,755 mi
Last recorded164,755 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 WYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 164,755 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 164,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 148,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 133,947 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 116,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 101,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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S206 WYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S206 WYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S206 WYA registered?

S206 WYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S206 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 WYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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